Maui Business

Central Pacific Bank opens applications for women entrepreneurs program

March 27, 2025 · 11:15 PM UTC
The program covers financial management, marketing and branding strategies and networking opportunities with successful women entrepreneurs and executives.

County Office of Economic Development to begin accepting FY26 grant applications

March 27, 2025 · 9:15 PM UTC
The application deadline is April 30, 2025.

$8,000 in CBED grants support Native Hawaiian businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival

March 25, 2025 · 2:45 AM UTC
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Program has awarded an $8,000 grant to the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) Center for Entrepreneurship. The funding will support nine Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses in participating as vendors at the Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi Merrie Monarch Market, taking place April 24-26, 2025 […]

Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber hosts Talk Story with Pastor Greg DelaCruz, April 9

March 24, 2025 · 11:45 PM UTC
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce invites community members to its April “Talk Story” Series event featuring Pastor Greg DelaCruz of Living Way Church. This engaging evening will take place on Wednesday, April 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hoʻoheno Room at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

10 nonprofits win $100K in American Savings Bank community competition

March 23, 2025 · 1:00 AM UTC
American Savings Bank has awarded $100,000 to 10 local nonprofits through a community-driven competition celebrating the bank’s 100th anniversary.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa receives TravelAge West 2025 Editor’s Pick Award

March 23, 2025 · 12:00 AM UTC
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali, has earned a TravelAge West 2025 Editor’s Pick Award in the category of Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Hawaiʻi.

Only Aloha Here launches new ‘Hoʻoilo Collection’ honoring Lono

March 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM UTC
Only Aloha Here is set to launch its latest collection, “Hoʻoilo,” with a public fashion show and exclusive shopping experience on Sunday, March 23, at 4 p.m. The event will also celebrate the grand opening of Public House Provisions, a new retail space located behind Makawao Public House, dedicated to showcasing local creators.

Maui Marathon invites businesses to join the 2025 Health & Fitness Expo

March 21, 2025 · 3:30 AM UTC
The 55th Annual Maui Marathon, set for Sunday, April 27, 2025 is returning to West Maui with an expanded Health & Fitness Expo aimed at supporting local businesses and promoting wellness. 

Maui’s Pacific Biodiesel honored with proclamation for 30 years of leadership in renewable energy

March 20, 2025 · 5:09 PM UTC
Gov. Josh Green has proclaimed March 18, 2025, as “Pacific Biodiesel Day” in Hawaiʻi, recognizing the Maui-based company’s 30 years of leadership in renewable energy.

County Office of Economic Development grant workshops scheduled in March

March 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM UTC
Representatives of organizations seeking grant funding are invited to attend County of Maui Office of Economic Development grant workshop sessions on March 27 and 28, 2025.

Curt Nakamura promoted to VP of Property Management for Commercial Properties at Avalon Group

March 17, 2025 · 9:08 PM UTC
Avalon Group, a leader in real estate development and property management, announced the promotion of Curt Nakamura to Vice President of Commercial Property Management Group. In this role, he will lead the operations teams responsible for major commercial properties under management.    With over 30 years of experience as General Manager and principal broker for […]

Lahaina business destroyed in fires, reopens at new Kīhei location

March 17, 2025 · 6:18 PM UTC
Whaler’s Locker, one of the many businesses destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, has reopened at a new location in Kīhei. The shop was originally located at 780 Front St. and was one of the older businesses in the district.  “We were often called the shark tooth store and had a large great white jaw […]

State NFIB says 20% small business deduction is key to easing small business uncertainty

March 17, 2025 · 12:00 AM UTC
Small business owners are increasingly uncertain about economic conditions, according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index released by the National Federation of Independent Business.

Maui unemployment rate for January was 3.4%  

March 15, 2025 · 12:50 AM UTC
Maui’s unemployment rate in January was 3.4%, down from the 3.5% reported the previous month, according to new data released by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state in January was 3%. That’s the same as the previous six consecutive months after benchmark revision. In […]

Vendor applications open for 2025 Made in Maui County Festival

March 13, 2025 · 4:23 PM UTC
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for product vendors at the 12th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, scheduled for Nov. 7-8, 2025, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Hawai‘i residents can estimate their income tax savings online

March 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM UTC
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., and the state Department of Taxation today introduced TaxCutHawaii.org, a new online resource designed to help working individuals and families learn about the state’s income tax cut and calculate their estimated tax savings through 2031.

Maui Chamber of Commerce announces theme for 2025 BizMixx Maui fundraiser

March 11, 2025 · 7:38 PM UTC
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has unveiled this year’s Vintage Aloha theme and entertainment for their 4th Annual BizMixx Maui event, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui.

SSFM International welcomes Morris Atta as Senior Project Manager

March 11, 2025 · 5:00 PM UTC
SSFM International announced Morris M. Atta, Esq., JD has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager, effective February 2025. Atta has an extensive background in public administration, land management and infrastructure planning.

UHERO study: reveals ‘debilitating impact’ of construction defect litigation on housing access in Hawaiʻi

March 11, 2025 · 12:30 AM UTC
The Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center collaborated with key stakeholders to release a new, independently-commissioned report Monday examining the effects of construction defect litigation on Hawaiʻi’s housing market—first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, builders, and the overall housing industry.

Child & Family Service appointments Dr. Linda Fox, Kainalu Severson to executive leadership

March 10, 2025 · 8:23 PM UTC
Child & Family Service (CFS), a Hawaiʻi nonprofit, announced the appointments of Dr. Linda Fox, PhD, as Chief Program Officer and Kainalu Severson as Chief Risk & Operating Officer. 
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